Byredo 1996 Inez & Vinoodh EDP

Description

Byredo 1996: Inez & Vinoodh is a warm, dualistic eau de parfum created by perfumer Jérôme Epinette for Byredo founder Ben Gorham, originally made as a 2012 limited-edition holiday gift for photography-and-film duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin before its wider 2013 release. Black pepper and juniper open into a leather-and-violet heart, settling into a warm patchouli-amber-vanilla base that mirrors the intimacy of the duo's collaborative work.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 29%
• Smoky/Resinous: 29%
• Floral: 28%
• Spicy: 14%

Translation: a warm amber-leather scent softened by powdery violet and vanilla, with just enough black pepper to keep it from turning sweet.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Juniper Berry, Black Pepper

Heart: Leather, Orris (Iris), Violet

Base: Patchouli, Black Amber, Vanilla

Performance

• Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong for the first couple of hours
• Projection: 2–3 ft early on, settling to an intimate skin-scent by the afternoon

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter evenings
• Date nights and after-dark occasions
• Unisex. Wears equally well on men and women

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
House: Byredo, Stockholm (founded 2006 by Ben Gorham)
Year: 2013

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FAQ

Is 1996: Inez & Vinoodh a men's or women's fragrance?
It's designed and marketed as unisex, built around a leather-violet-amber accord that wears well on any skin.

How long does it last?
Most wearers report 7–9 hours on skin, with moderate-to-strong sillage for the first couple of hours before it settles in close.

What inspired the name?
Byredo founder Ben Gorham created it as a limited-edition 2012 holiday gift for photography and film duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin before releasing it more widely in 2013.

Why is the 1mL sample vial only filled halfway?
Our 1mL samples ship in a 2mL vial filled to the halfway mark for safe transit. You still receive the full 1mL of fragrance.